James 2:3

James chapter 2 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;

Context

v.2For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;

v.3This passage

v.4do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Luke 7:44
And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
Jude 1:16
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), showing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.
Isaiah 65:5
that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
James 2:6
But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?